Villagers are worried about the impact on Pentraeth

The villagers of Pentraeth claim that up to 100 new homes could be built if Anglesey council changes its planning strategy.

Local people fear Pentraeth, which is home to more than 1,000 people, could lose its Welsh identity.

The county council has said it will not comment until a final decision is made.

Two years ago a proposal to allow a housing development was rejected, after a planning inspector agreed with objections made by local residents.

I am all for progress within reason, but not by causing destruction Villager Gwen Jones

But the council is now looking at that proposal again.

Research by BBC Wales' political unit found villagers concerned about the council changing its unitary development plan (UDP), which sets out which type of buildings will be allowed in particular areas of the county.

Gwen Jones, who led the opposition campaign two years ago, said she could not imagine what it would be like living in the village if the new houses were allowed.

Her petition from 2003 gathered more than 300 signatures, and had the backing of Albert Owen MP and the local AM Ieuan Wyn Jones

Ms Jones said she was prepared to do the same again if the rules were changed.

"I have spoken to all the people involved, and they are absolutely horrified - they cannot believe this is happening again," she said.

If this development goes on, we will get more children in school, but will they be from a Welsh background? Eifion Jones, community council

"I am all for progress within reason, but not by causing destruction."

The matter is due to be discussed at a meeting in Llangefni on Monday.

Plaid Cymru has also been critical of the proposals and said that, if the present policy was changed, it would set a dangerous precedent.

Eifion Jones, clerk at Pentraeth Community Council, said: "If it is anything like last time when the UDP was being discussed, there was a strong feeling against the size of the development".

He did not accept the argument it would help the village stay alive.

"You could say villages do gain in some respect, but they lose regarding the Welsh language.

"If this development goes on, we will get more children in school, but will they be from a Welsh background?"